Columnist David French recommends giving to Room In The Inn in holiday gift guide

Eighth Avenue South art piece honors Room In The Inn founder, longtime participants

Tennessee Lookout recommends "The Kingdom of the Poor"

The Kingdom of the Poor: In Conversation with Fr. Greg Boyle

The late priest shares some of his influences in this special interview from the Nashville Banner

Event at First Horizon Park gets a special mention in Nashville Scene's "Best of" issue

Author Ann Patchett talks new book, top non-fiction picks for fall

A Conversation with Katie Seigenthaler and Barbara Mahany

Rachel Hester and Katie Seigenthaler join Local on 2 to discuss "The Kingdom of the Poor"

Author Margaret Renkl remembers Charlie Strobel's "quiet quest for justice over more than five decades of service"

Katie Seigenthaler and Room In The Inn Executive Director Rachel Hester join host Pat Nolan to discuss The Kingdom of the Poor

Podcast Talks "The Kingdom of the Poor" & Father Strobel w/ Katie Seigenthaler

"The Kingdom of the Poor" Hits Shelves September 17, 2024

Ann Patchett's foreword calls the book “a manual for decency and kindness”

Charles Strobel’s memoir reflects his legacy of communing with others

The Diocese of Nashville shares advance praise for “The Kingdom of the Poor”

As Charles Strobel was dying, the renowned champion of the unhoused wrote The Kingdom of the Poor in hopes his stories of unconditional love could help heal a broken world.

As he was dying, Father Charlie Strobel finished writing and putting together a series of stories about the people who taught him to love unconditionally

Dave Pomeroy hosts his 25th Annual Nashville Unlimited Christmas Concert on Dec. 9-10. You're invited to join Nashville's best musicians in supporting Room In The Inn.

We have a great team at Room In The Inn and are always looking for good folks to join us!

The Williamson family has made hosting Room In The Inn a family endeavor.

Since our beginnings, I’ve used many images to explain the importance of Room in the Inn. The most important image I use now is the notion of a “communion meal.”

Room In The Inn's campus is growing and we invite you to be a part of it!

Sarah Williams and Brianna Young don’t let anyone tell them they’re too young to make a impact. Learn how a group at Lipscomb University started their own Room In The Inn congregation--student-style!

The Charles Strobel Housing Fund

As winter approaches, individuals will need protection from the life-threatening temperatures.

Education volunteer Linda Crossan gives her students a way to express themselves through creativity.

Consider a gift of essential household items to welcome our neighbors home.

Worthington’s laughter is infectious, so we can’t help but laugh and celebrate with him as he moves into housing. Read his story and learn how we have been working to support veterans like him.

One warm meal, one smile, one kind word can make a world of difference. Meet some of the neighbors who have changed our community for the better.

Thelma Rucker passed away last year after battling cancer. In this Power of One story, we celebrate how she showed love to people in need at Room In The Inn, at her church, and in her life.

Register your congregation for the 2019-2020 Room In The Inn Winter Shelter season.

“But the Israelites walked on dry ground through the sea, the waters forming a wall for them on their right and on their left.” (Exodus 14:29)

Everyone wants to feel good about themselves. That’s why Cecilia she spends each week helping with RITI’s haircut service and thrift store, where she witnesses people’s “transformation in themselves.”

On cold nights, Roy and Vernie create a space for homeless youth. Their partnership has grown into a friendship. Meet Roy and Vernie as they work to make youth feel welcome.

“Whenever you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” (Matthew 6:6, NRSV)

We believe in #ThePowerOfOne. One warm meal, one kind word, one encouraging smile can change our world. Click the link to read about Suzanne Lanier and her work doing laundry at Room In The Inn.

Room In The Inn's meal programs take a community effort.

Plan to honor your volunteers from the 2022-2023 Winter Shelter Season!

Celebrate Room In The Inn and experience Jim Reyland's acclaimed play STAND

“Everyone has a space in this world.” In this Power of One story, the Friends of Friends Life create a welcoming space at the dinner table for our friends who have moved into housing.

Founding Director Charles Strobel, March 12, 2043 - August 6, 2023

Rudy Ragnauth is a peer support specialist who works with our veterans. Learn how he shares his own path of healing with veterans experiencing homelessness.

Thanks to all who provided shelter and fellowship during the coldest months of the year.